Suspended ValueJet Airlines pilot, Capt. Oluranti Ogoyi, has given a detailed account of her confrontation with Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Ogoyi and her co-pilot, Flight Officer Ivan Oloba, were suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for safety regulation violations, while K1 has been banned from flying in Nigeria for six months.
In a written statement cited by The Will, Ogoyi said boarding for flight VK201 began at 8:10 am, when K1 approached the aircraft with a gold flask containing an unknown substance.
“Ground staff requested, as per standard procedure, to verify the contents of the flask, but he refused. He was seen drinking from it, and the staff suspected it contained alcohol, which is prohibited onboard aircraft in Nigeria,” she stated.
According to her, the musician allegedly snubbed the request, saying, “Do you know who I am? You have no right to tell me to open my flask.”
Security at the aircraft entrance repeated the instruction, but K1 reportedly became confrontational, halting boarding.
“To manage the situation, I left the cockpit to engage him amicably. Without warning, he poured the contents of the flask on me, security personnel, and some nearby passengers,” Ogoyi claimed.
Airport security then intervened, and the Head of Security advised that K1 should not be allowed on the flight, a decision Ogoyi agreed with for safety reasons. She said the incident caused delays, disruptions, and posed risks to passengers and crew.
“After shutting the aircraft doors, I saw Mr. Ayinde still near the aircraft, obstructing movement. I made a public announcement to explain the delay while security worked to move him away. Once he was out of sight, I commenced taxiing and departed for Lagos at about 8:50 am,” she added.
